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衡南县高一期末考试试卷 英语（A卷）
时量：120分钟 总分：150分
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后；你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How’s the weather today
A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Windy.
2. What will Jessie do this Sunday
A. Have a picnic. B. Finish her homework. C. Take a part - time job.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a bookstore. B. In a library. C. In a classroom.
4. When will the speakers meet
A. On Saturday afternoon. B. On Sunday morning. C. On Sunday afternoon.
5. Who thinks the new teacher is knowledgeable
A. Nancy. B. Jack. C. Angelina.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. How long did Nancy stay in New Zealand
A. One week. B. Three months. C. Five months.
7. Who might Nancy be
A. A travel agent. B. A secretary. C. A marketing manager.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What did James buy
A. A scarf. B. A pair of shoes. C. A coat.
9. How much did James spend on Black Friday
A. $500. B. $250. C. $50.
10. Why did Vivian buy nothing on Black Friday
A. She didn’t like shopping festivals.
B. She wanted to save money for her plan.
C. She like the goods on sale.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. Where does Johnson go to college
A. In Australia. B. In Britain. C. In France.
12. What does Johnson think of his school life？
A. Rich. B. Exciting. C. Ordinary.
13. What will Johnson do when he returns to his homeland？
A. Go to a foreign company. B. Establish his own company. C. Join his friend’s company.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题
14. How long did William stay at Mount Tai？
A. One day. B. Two days. C. Three days.
15. When did William arrive at Mount Tai？
A. On June 5th. B. On June 6th. C. On June 7th.
16. How did William come back？
A. By car. B. By plane. C. By train.
听下面一段独白, 回答以下小题。
17. What’s the speaker’s last suggestion on how to get ready to go fishing？
A. Getting up early. B. Preparing food and drink. C. Taking warm clothes.
18. Where does the speaker usually go fishing？
A. To the river. B. To the sea C. To the lake.
19. Why does the speaker like fishing？
A. It’s popular. B. It’s exciting C. It’s peaceful.
20. What do we know about the speaker？
A. He usually goes fishing alone.
B. He thinks fishing difficult.
C. He often enters fishing competitions.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
The Strangest Jobs in the World
You may be tired of a 9 - to -5 job. Or you may be looking for something different to do. You won’t believe what some of these people do for a living. Check out these strangest jobs and tell us if you could handle doing any of them.
Watching Paint Dry
This may be one of the most boring jobs in the world. The paint company hires people to watch paint dry. They need to take note of the changing colors and have to examine the changes under a microscope（显微镜）as well as on the walls.
Iceberg（冰山）Mover
This job appeared after the Titanic tragedy（悲剧）in 1912. Iceberg movers remove icebergs and prevent any further accidents. Using satellites and airplanes, the movers search the seas for ice-bergs. And if any are found, they pull the iceberg to an area where it won’t be in the way. Pulling an iceberg can take up to 72 hours. This is because the boat needs ten hours to reach a speed of just one mile per hour.
Luggage Organizer
There are many camp activities for children in New York. Mothers are now inviting luggage organizers to pack their kids’ bags. To hire an organizer costs around US $250 an hour. It can take up to four hours to be fully packed and ready. US $1, 000 to pay somebody to pack your kids’ bags, is it worth it？
21. What is the aim of the job of an iceberg mover？
A. To be in memory of the movie Titanic.
B. To test the speed of bats pulling icebergs.
C. To prevent any more accidents on the sea.
D. To do a search for life in the sea.
22. What kind of job is the job of watching paint dry？
A. It is very boring and needs patience.
B. Its salary is higher than other jobs.
C. The employees only need to watch the colors.
D. Many creatures are examined under a microscope.
23. What can we learn about the job of luggage organizer from the text？
A. It is suitable for children to do.
B. It is expensive to hire one organizer.
C. It is a full-time job.
D. It is an easy job.
B
I’d spent decades telling my girls that their bodies were a means to a long and satisfactory life, not objects to be admired because of how they look. I told them that good health and the energy to enjoy life should be their ultimate（最终的）goals, not fitting into society’s preconceived ideas of what is beautiful.
This year I’m sixty years old. I appear much older than before. This aging body of mine is not the one I expected to have. Looking at the old, fat, wrinkled woman in the mirror, I begin to complain about it. I’ve actually spent a lifetime focusing on my flaws, constantly complaining（抱怨）about my less-than-perfect self. As I was complaining yet again, my younger daughter told me, “Mom, stop. Stop putting yourself down. This is the body you live in now. It’s beautiful because it’s yours.” If I’m unwilling to accept my aging self with grace and dignity（尊严；自尊）, how can I possibly expect my girls to do the same when they face these same physical changes？
And then, I learned that a friend of mine, the same age as me, died. At her funeral, her three heartbroken daughters spoke of their mother’s devotion, wisdom, and compassion（同情心）. They never said a single word about her appearance though her body had melted away during her last months. It didn’t matter. I left that funeral desperate to hold my own girls in my arms, to kiss them and tell them how much they mean to me, and to promise that I will do better, be better—for them as well as for myself.
And so, to honour the memory of my dear friend and to set a good example to my beloved girls, I promise to love my aging body, and celebrate the gift of being alive.
24. What can we learn about the author from the first two paragraphs？
A. She was unaware of her words’ effects. B. She was more of a talker than a doer.
C. She was unwilling to accept others’ advice. D. She forgot to listen to her own advice.
25. What does the underlined word “flaws” in Paragraph 2 probably mean？
A. Treasures. B. Advantages. C. Imperfections. D. Appearances.
26. What did the death of the author’s friend make her aware of？
A. Action speaks louder than words. B. Beauty comes from the depths of the soul.
C. Whatever is worth doing is worth doing well. D. Lies can never change facts.
27. What can be the best title for the text？
A. Running through Life B. Rebuilding Your Life
C. Remembering to Respect Others. D. Finding Beauty in Ourselves
C
A fresh and gentle wind on your face, soft sand under your feet and blue waters as far as the eye can see. Is there any other Olympic sport that is played in such pleasant conditions as beach volleyball？
“I’ve gone to a lot of beautiful places, and met a lot of beautiful people. That wouldn’t have happened if I had been playing another sport.” said Randy Stoklos, America’s most famous beach volleyball player.
The sport began as a four-a-side game on beaches in Southern California in the 1920s. The first recorded two-man game took place there in 1930, and the first tournament（锦标赛）was held in Los Angeles 18 years later. The winners were awarded a case of Pepsi. In the 1950s, women started playing and the sport soon spread to Europe and South America. Yet at that time, beach volleyball was more an entertainment show than a sport, with beauty contests included. The Association of Volleyball Professionals was founded in 1983 and beach volleyball developed into a fast, athletic sport. Its world-wide popularity won beach volleyball a place at the 1996 Olympics in Atalanta, where 24 male teams and 16 female teams look part. At present, the US and Brazil are the best in the world at beach volleyball.
The game came to China in the early 1990s and there have been national tournaments since 1994. It became an official event at the Eighth National Games in 1997. China’s You Wenhui and Wang Lu finished ninth in the women’s beach volleyball world championships in Brazil.
28. The passage is mainly about ______.
A. the history of beach volleyball
B. how to play beach volleyball
C. the importance of beach volleyball
D. women’s beach volleyball in China
29. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE？
A. Beach volleyball was first played like other Olympic: sports.
B. Beach volleyball has always been an entertainment show rather than a sport.
C. Beach volleyball began on beaches in Souther California.
D. Women started playing beach volleyball in South America in 1945.
30. When did beach volleyball officially become an Olympic event？
A. In 1948, B. In 1996. C. In 1950. D. In 1997.
31. According to the passage, we can learn that______.
A. in 1996, beach volleyball became an official event in China
B. China’s beach volleyball team is the best in the world
C. China’s beach volleyball players won the first place in Brazil
D. beach volleyball came to China in the early 1990s
D
Have you ever wondered if you see the same colors as other people？Most people know what blue is when they see it. They call it “blue” because they were taught the word and connected in with what they saw. But how do you know what you see as blue isn’t someone else’s red？
The ability to perceive（感知）different colors is up to receptors（接受器）in our eyes.
Light waves hit these receptors and they react depending on which colour the light is, sending signals to the brain. The brain then reads these signals to determine which colour light the eyes are receiving.
Some people’s receptors are more developed than others. The inability of the receptor to feel the light waves correctly means that some people cannot tell the differences between similar colors. Those with more developed receptors can see more colors. We sometimes hear people having an argument about whether something is dark blue or black. It might be because one person has stronger receptors to feel the light waves than another.
In the past, most scientists would argue that everyone saw colors in the same way. However, research was conducted on monkeys, in which their receptors were changed. This enabled them to see more colors than usual. Normally monkeys can only see blue and green, but the change allowed them to see red. Their brains automatically pot used to new colors. This suggests that our brains nay find new colors of the things we see. Colors could be a very personal experience, unique to everyone.
So, the next time you talk about your favourite colour, just remember if yours is blue and your friend says red, you two might actually be thinking about the same colour. What if everyone in the world has the same favourite colour, but just calls it different names？
32. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about？
A. How we perceive colors.
B. What the brain does with signals.
C. The inability to see colors.
D. The connection between receptors and light waves
33. Which of the following might the author agree with？
A. Some people cannot feel colors with their developed receptors.
B. People with poor receptors usually have colour weakness
C. The more lights people feel, the weaker receptors they have.
D. People who have strong receptors can see: dark blue.
34. What’s the purpose of conducting the research on monkeys？
A. To lest the monkeys with colors.
B. To develop the receptors of humans
C. To prove everyone sees colors in a different way
D. To enable monkeys to find more colors.
35. Where does the text probably come from？
A. An art journal B. A film review. C. A business newspaper. D. A science magazine.
第二节 七选五（共5小题，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to get motivated（激励）？
You must think positively no matter how big a challenge is. If you think positively, you will feel better and will be able to overcome challenges in life. Furthermore, meet an optimistic person and you will notice how motivated he is towards life. Remember, positive thinking gives you motivation to achieve what you want. 36. ______.
One of the best ways to motivate oneself is to get inspired by others’ success. 37. ______. Instead, take inspiration from their success stories. This will make you motivated to get what you want. Moreover, you can also read books that are written by inspirational and successful personalities. There is as famous quote that reads, “A healthy body leads to a healthy mind.” 38. ______.
Therefore, it is important to exercise. Whether you are working out in the gym or going for a long walk, make sure that you include an exercise plan in your daily routine.
39. ______Therefore, it is important to break your routine and do something different.
Either you go on a vacation or learn a new skill, it is important to break the sameness in your daily life.
Human beings are extraordinary individuals who are able to complete the hardest tasks and achieve the impossible. It is important to get out of your comfort zone and try something different. 40. ______.
A. Do things that make you happy and find inspiration in everything you see possibly. B. On the other hand, negative thinking will only cause more depression in your life. C. Don’t be jealous（嫉妒的）of those who are successful around you. D. By doing so you will get motivated and your attitudes towards life will be positive. E. Keeping yourself motivated is not a difficult task. F. You might lose motivation by doing the same things over and over again. G. If your mind is healthy, you will think positively.
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
It was very late when I got out of the cinema. By the time the 41 ended, it was 1 a.m.
I walked to my ear which was 42 across the street. When I arrived, I noticed the doors were unlocked. I took a quick 43 round the car and to my great relief, everything was undamaged, except that my 44 was gone. After a further search, I had to 45 the fact that it was gone, but I considered myself incredibly 46 that nothing valuable was taken.
The next day I got a 47 voice mail from a man. He said he had walked his dog in the morning and 48 my lost briefcase with my name on it. I called him back 49 . He promised to 50 it. At first I asked him to send it, but then I reconsidered it. Though we were in the same city, I didn’t want to trouble him. I finally decided to go to collect it though it probably wouldn’t be 51 enough to go to a 52 house to pick something up.
I met the man and was greatly grateful to him. Words could not express my appreciation of this stranger’s kindness. I think that there’s so much 53 in the world and there are so many people who 54 their inner goodness through acts of kindness. It feels good to give kindness and it also feels nice to 55 others want to give.
41. A. movie B. interview C. meeting D. party
42. A. driven B. repaired C. bought D. parked
43. A. charge B. thought C. look D. chance
44. A. money B. watch C. briefcase D. cellphone
45. A. receive B. accept C. acquire D. measure
46. A. anxious B. satisfactory C. confident D. fortunate
47. A. familiar B. surprising C. worried D. loud
48. A. came across B. went through C. counted on D. took on
49. A. wrongly B. usually C. immediately D. hurriedly
50. A. borrow B. clean C. drop D. mail
51. A. wise B. honest C. proud D. active
52. A. neighbor’s B. friend’s C. stranger’s D. teacher’s
53. A. pressure B. goodness C. contribution D. doubt
54. A. search B. find C. respond D. show
55. A. force B. realize C. help D. challenge
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式.
You’re walking in the street and a thought occurs: “I should check my phone.” Then your eyes focus 56 the screen, even when you walk across the street.
Most of us do this kind of distracted walking in our daily life, 57 has become a 58 (grow) problem around the globe.
In fact, walking is not as easy as we think. We must concentrate on many things at the same time 59 (walk) safely in a straight line. When we’re busy using the phone, we walk slower, make poor decisions, 60 won’t notice what is going on around us. As a result, we may walk into walls, fall down stairs or 61 (hit) by cars.
Why do we take 62 risk？Scientists say it might be a form of addictive（上瘾的） 63 (behave). People are, by nature, information-seeking creatures. When we check our phones regularly, we are 64 (probable) looking for more information to make our brains feel satisfied.
Then how can we control our tech use？Experts recommend exercises in self-control. They say reducing access（得到）to the phone can be 65 (help). After all, safety comes first.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
“整形手术”（plastic surgery）这个词对大家来说并不陌生。现在越来越多的人为了追寻好看的外表而进行整形手术。你支持这种行为吗？请根据以下要点写一篇文章。
1. 简述你对整形手术的看法；
2. 说明你的理由。
注意: 1. 词数80左右；
2. 文中不可出现真实人名与校名。
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第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
An 80-year-old man was sitting on the sofa in his house with his 45-year-old highly educated son. Suddenly a crow（乌鸦）landed on their window.
The father asked his son, “What is this？” the son replied, “It is a crow.”
After a few minutes, the father asked his son for the second time, “What is this？”The son said, “Father, I have just now told you, it’s a crow！”
After a little while, the old father again asked his son for the third time, “What’s this？”
At this time, some expression of anger was felt in the son’s voice when he said to his father with a rebuff（生硬回绝）, “It’s a crow, a crow.” A little while later, the father again asked his son the fourth time, “What’s this？”
This time, the son shouted at his father, “Why do you keep asking me the same question again and again, although I have told you many times ‘IT IS A CROW’. Are you not able to understand this？”
A little while later, the father went to his room and came back with an old tattered（发皱的）diary, which he had kept since his son was born. On opening a page, he asked his son to read that page. When the son read it, the following words were written in the diary:
“Today my little son aged three was sitting with me on the sofa, when a crow was sitting on the window. My son asked me 23 times what it was, and I answered him all 23 times that it was a crow. I hugged（抱）him lovingly each time he asked me the same question. I didn’t at all feel angry but I rather felt love from my innocent（天真的）son.”
注意: 所续短文的词数为150左右
Paragraph 1: After reading the diary,
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Paragraph 2: Feeling ashamed, the son got down on his knees before his father.
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衡南县高一英语（A）期末考试试卷参考答案
第一部分 听力（满分30分）
1-5 ACBBA 6-10 BCCAB 11-15AACCB 16-20 ABBCA
第二部分 阅读理解（满分50分）
21-23 CAB 24-27 DCBD 28-31ACBD 32-35ABCD 36-40 BCGFD
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
41-45 ADCCB 46-50 DBACD 51-55 ACBDB
第二节（共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56. on 57. which 58 growing 59. to walk
60. and 61. be hit 62. the
63. behavior 64. probably 65. helpful
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节: 应用文写作（满分15分）
Plastic surgery is growing in popularity because it can help people improve their physical appearance. However, I think people should be cautious about plastic surgery, for its negative consequences can outweigh its benefits.
First, plastic surgery is expensive for ordinary people to afford. Additionally, plastic surgery can be dangerous, Some people suffer terrible pain and have serious health problems after surgery. Finally, people do not always get satisfactory results from plastic surgery. No one can make sure that the result of plastic surgery will turn out as expected.
For these reasons, people should turn to safer methods to improve their body image rather than have plastic surgery.
第二节: 读后续写（满分25分）
Paragraph 1: After reading the diary, the son’s eyes were filled with tears and he began to reflect on the days when he used to sit with his father. His father would patiently answer the same question 23 times without feeling angry while his father asked him the same question just four times！The son thought to himself: If I am this old, how will my son treat me？Will he think of me as a burden？
Will be shout at me because of my poor sight, poor hearing or poor understanding？
Paragraph 2:
Feeling ashamed, the son got down on his knees before his father. He made an apology to his father, begging his father to forgive him for his bad behavior. He said this aloud, “I’m sorry, Dad Never will I forget the days when you cared for me, showering your selfless love on me. Now, it’s my turn to look after you.” With tears in the eyes, they hugged each other tightly.
听力材料
Text 1
W: Look, the sky is almost dark！
M: Oh, the weather forecast is quite accurate. It said that it would rain heavily today.
W: Yes, the weather in summer is so changeable. It was still a sunny day yesterday.
Text 2
M: Jessie, how about having a picnic together this weekend？
W: I’d love to, but I have to finish my homework on Saturday and work part-time at the bakery on Sunday. We can do it next Sunday.
Test 3
M: Excuse me, I can’t find Jane Eyre. Could you help me？
W: Oh, sure. Let me check. . . Well, the last one was checked out an hour ago. You can borrow other books instead.
M: Well, what a pity！
Text 4
W: Hello, I’m sorry. I wonder if I could change our appointment on Saturday afternoon.
M: It’s OK. So when would it be convenient for you？
W: How about Sunday morning？
M: Alright, it doesn’t make any difference to me.
Text 5
W: Jack, what do you think of the new teacher？
M: I think he is very humorous. What about you, Nancy？
W: Oh, I think he is quite knowledgeable. However, Angelina doesn’t like his teaching method.
Test 6
M: Nancy！I haven’t seen you for ages. Where did you go？
W: Well, I went to New Zealand for a three-month job training.
M: Cool! You can take a good rest now.
W: Oh. I’m afraid not. I’ll lead my team to the US for a market research within a week.
M: Your schedule is so crowded!
Text 7
W: James, what did you get on Black Friday
M: Oh, I planned to buy a scarf and a pair of shoes. But I saw a 50% discount on a coat from my favorite brand. So, I spent all my budget on it.
W: That sounds like a real bargain! So how much did you spend at last
M: $500
W: Nice!
M: How about you, Vivian
W: Well, I didn’t buy anything. I’ll go to France for a holiday at the end of this month, so I can’t spend money on Black Friday.
M: No wonder you didn’t buy anything.
Text 8
W: Johnson, I heard that your college years in Australia are almost coming to an end. Are you going to stay and work there
M: Of course not. I’ll return to my motherland. But I will go to Britain and France for a graduation trip first.
W: Well, how do you like your school life
M: Quite colorful. What’s more, professors and classmates are very nice.
W: That’s so good. So what kind of company will you join after returning to your motherland
Will you go to a foreign company
M: I will join a company established by a friend of mine.
W: Well, it seems that you’ve got a plan. Good luck!
Text 9
M: Sophie, I just came back from Mount Tai. The scenery there is so beautiful!
W: Wow, William, it sounds like you enjoyed the trip. How long have you stayed there
M: Three days. One or two days is not enough, You know, climbing is hard work, and sometimes I need to rest.
W: Yeah. When did you start your trip
M: I took the train on the evening of June 5th and arrived there the next morning.
W: Did you come back on the evening of June 8th
M: No. On the morning of June 9th. A fellow traveler drove back to our city, and he gave me a free ride.
W: Wow, you’re so lucky. You saved some money this way.
M: I couldn’t agree more！
Text 10
M: I’m going to talk about an activity that I enjoy doing, and that’s fishing. Actually, I think someone said that fishing’s the most popular hobby in the world. So how do I get ready？Well, if you go fishing, first you have to get up early. Then you need to pack all your equipment and that includes, er, like a long, thin stick, a box to put the fish in and some little things that you need to attract the fish. Also, you need to take some warm clothes. And lastly, you need to take something to drink and maybe a sandwich because you can get hungry. There are lots of places where you can go fishing. Some people go to rivers or lakes, but I live near the beach, so I fish in a small boat. I wear a life jacket（救生衣）, because I usually boat out to sea alone-about a kilometer-so people can’t always see me. Sometimes it may be dangerous. However, fishing is really quite simple. You just sit and wait. I love it mainly because it’s so peaceful. Also, it’s very exciting when you catch something. All in all, it’s a wonderful activity-it’s like a sport, but you’re just competing with yourself or with the natural world.
时量：120分钟 总分：150分
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后；你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How’s the weather today
A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Windy.
2. What will Jessie do this Sunday
A. Have a picnic. B. Finish her homework. C. Take a part - time job.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a bookstore. B. In a library. C. In a classroom.
4. When will the speakers meet
A. On Saturday afternoon. B. On Sunday morning. C. On Sunday afternoon.
5. Who thinks the new teacher is knowledgeable
A. Nancy. B. Jack. C. Angelina.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. How long did Nancy stay in New Zealand
A. One week. B. Three months. C. Five months.
7. Who might Nancy be
A. A travel agent. B. A secretary. C. A marketing manager.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What did James buy
A. A scarf. B. A pair of shoes. C. A coat.
9. How much did James spend on Black Friday
A. $500. B. $250. C. $50.
10. Why did Vivian buy nothing on Black Friday
A. She didn’t like shopping festivals.
B. She wanted to save money for her plan.
C. She like the goods on sale.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. Where does Johnson go to college
A. In Australia. B. In Britain. C. In France.
12. What does Johnson think of his school life？
A. Rich. B. Exciting. C. Ordinary.
13. What will Johnson do when he returns to his homeland？
A. Go to a foreign company. B. Establish his own company. C. Join his friend’s company.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题
14. How long did William stay at Mount Tai？
A. One day. B. Two days. C. Three days.
15. When did William arrive at Mount Tai？
A. On June 5th. B. On June 6th. C. On June 7th.
16. How did William come back？
A. By car. B. By plane. C. By train.
听下面一段独白, 回答以下小题。
17. What’s the speaker’s last suggestion on how to get ready to go fishing？
A. Getting up early. B. Preparing food and drink. C. Taking warm clothes.
18. Where does the speaker usually go fishing？
A. To the river. B. To the sea C. To the lake.
19. Why does the speaker like fishing？
A. It’s popular. B. It’s exciting C. It’s peaceful.
20. What do we know about the speaker？
A. He usually goes fishing alone.
B. He thinks fishing difficult.
C. He often enters fishing competitions.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
The Strangest Jobs in the World
You may be tired of a 9 - to -5 job. Or you may be looking for something different to do. You won’t believe what some of these people do for a living. Check out these strangest jobs and tell us if you could handle doing any of them.
Watching Paint Dry
This may be one of the most boring jobs in the world. The paint company hires people to watch paint dry. They need to take note of the changing colors and have to examine the changes under a microscope（显微镜）as well as on the walls.
Iceberg（冰山）Mover
This job appeared after the Titanic tragedy（悲剧）in 1912. Iceberg movers remove icebergs and prevent any further accidents. Using satellites and airplanes, the movers search the seas for ice-bergs. And if any are found, they pull the iceberg to an area where it won’t be in the way. Pulling an iceberg can take up to 72 hours. This is because the boat needs ten hours to reach a speed of just one mile per hour.
Luggage Organizer
There are many camp activities for children in New York. Mothers are now inviting luggage organizers to pack their kids’ bags. To hire an organizer costs around US $250 an hour. It can take up to four hours to be fully packed and ready. US $1, 000 to pay somebody to pack your kids’ bags, is it worth it？
21. What is the aim of the job of an iceberg mover？
A. To be in memory of the movie Titanic.
B. To test the speed of bats pulling icebergs.
C. To prevent any more accidents on the sea.
D. To do a search for life in the sea.
22. What kind of job is the job of watching paint dry？
A. It is very boring and needs patience.
B. Its salary is higher than other jobs.
C. The employees only need to watch the colors.
D. Many creatures are examined under a microscope.
23. What can we learn about the job of luggage organizer from the text？
A. It is suitable for children to do.
B. It is expensive to hire one organizer.
C. It is a full-time job.
D. It is an easy job.
B
I’d spent decades telling my girls that their bodies were a means to a long and satisfactory life, not objects to be admired because of how they look. I told them that good health and the energy to enjoy life should be their ultimate（最终的）goals, not fitting into society’s preconceived ideas of what is beautiful.
This year I’m sixty years old. I appear much older than before. This aging body of mine is not the one I expected to have. Looking at the old, fat, wrinkled woman in the mirror, I begin to complain about it. I’ve actually spent a lifetime focusing on my flaws, constantly complaining（抱怨）about my less-than-perfect self. As I was complaining yet again, my younger daughter told me, “Mom, stop. Stop putting yourself down. This is the body you live in now. It’s beautiful because it’s yours.” If I’m unwilling to accept my aging self with grace and dignity（尊严；自尊）, how can I possibly expect my girls to do the same when they face these same physical changes？
And then, I learned that a friend of mine, the same age as me, died. At her funeral, her three heartbroken daughters spoke of their mother’s devotion, wisdom, and compassion（同情心）. They never said a single word about her appearance though her body had melted away during her last months. It didn’t matter. I left that funeral desperate to hold my own girls in my arms, to kiss them and tell them how much they mean to me, and to promise that I will do better, be better—for them as well as for myself.
And so, to honour the memory of my dear friend and to set a good example to my beloved girls, I promise to love my aging body, and celebrate the gift of being alive.
24. What can we learn about the author from the first two paragraphs？
A. She was unaware of her words’ effects. B. She was more of a talker than a doer.
C. She was unwilling to accept others’ advice. D. She forgot to listen to her own advice.
25. What does the underlined word “flaws” in Paragraph 2 probably mean？
A. Treasures. B. Advantages. C. Imperfections. D. Appearances.
26. What did the death of the author’s friend make her aware of？
A. Action speaks louder than words. B. Beauty comes from the depths of the soul.
C. Whatever is worth doing is worth doing well. D. Lies can never change facts.
27. What can be the best title for the text？
A. Running through Life B. Rebuilding Your Life
C. Remembering to Respect Others. D. Finding Beauty in Ourselves
C
A fresh and gentle wind on your face, soft sand under your feet and blue waters as far as the eye can see. Is there any other Olympic sport that is played in such pleasant conditions as beach volleyball？
“I’ve gone to a lot of beautiful places, and met a lot of beautiful people. That wouldn’t have happened if I had been playing another sport.” said Randy Stoklos, America’s most famous beach volleyball player.
The sport began as a four-a-side game on beaches in Southern California in the 1920s. The first recorded two-man game took place there in 1930, and the first tournament（锦标赛）was held in Los Angeles 18 years later. The winners were awarded a case of Pepsi. In the 1950s, women started playing and the sport soon spread to Europe and South America. Yet at that time, beach volleyball was more an entertainment show than a sport, with beauty contests included. The Association of Volleyball Professionals was founded in 1983 and beach volleyball developed into a fast, athletic sport. Its world-wide popularity won beach volleyball a place at the 1996 Olympics in Atalanta, where 24 male teams and 16 female teams look part. At present, the US and Brazil are the best in the world at beach volleyball.
The game came to China in the early 1990s and there have been national tournaments since 1994. It became an official event at the Eighth National Games in 1997. China’s You Wenhui and Wang Lu finished ninth in the women’s beach volleyball world championships in Brazil.
28. The passage is mainly about ______.
A. the history of beach volleyball
B. how to play beach volleyball
C. the importance of beach volleyball
D. women’s beach volleyball in China
29. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE？
A. Beach volleyball was first played like other Olympic: sports.
B. Beach volleyball has always been an entertainment show rather than a sport.
C. Beach volleyball began on beaches in Souther California.
D. Women started playing beach volleyball in South America in 1945.
30. When did beach volleyball officially become an Olympic event？
A. In 1948, B. In 1996. C. In 1950. D. In 1997.
31. According to the passage, we can learn that______.
A. in 1996, beach volleyball became an official event in China
B. China’s beach volleyball team is the best in the world
C. China’s beach volleyball players won the first place in Brazil
D. beach volleyball came to China in the early 1990s
D
Have you ever wondered if you see the same colors as other people？Most people know what blue is when they see it. They call it “blue” because they were taught the word and connected in with what they saw. But how do you know what you see as blue isn’t someone else’s red？
The ability to perceive（感知）different colors is up to receptors（接受器）in our eyes.
Light waves hit these receptors and they react depending on which colour the light is, sending signals to the brain. The brain then reads these signals to determine which colour light the eyes are receiving.
Some people’s receptors are more developed than others. The inability of the receptor to feel the light waves correctly means that some people cannot tell the differences between similar colors. Those with more developed receptors can see more colors. We sometimes hear people having an argument about whether something is dark blue or black. It might be because one person has stronger receptors to feel the light waves than another.
In the past, most scientists would argue that everyone saw colors in the same way. However, research was conducted on monkeys, in which their receptors were changed. This enabled them to see more colors than usual. Normally monkeys can only see blue and green, but the change allowed them to see red. Their brains automatically pot used to new colors. This suggests that our brains nay find new colors of the things we see. Colors could be a very personal experience, unique to everyone.
So, the next time you talk about your favourite colour, just remember if yours is blue and your friend says red, you two might actually be thinking about the same colour. What if everyone in the world has the same favourite colour, but just calls it different names？
32. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about？
A. How we perceive colors.
B. What the brain does with signals.
C. The inability to see colors.
D. The connection between receptors and light waves
33. Which of the following might the author agree with？
A. Some people cannot feel colors with their developed receptors.
B. People with poor receptors usually have colour weakness
C. The more lights people feel, the weaker receptors they have.
D. People who have strong receptors can see: dark blue.
34. What’s the purpose of conducting the research on monkeys？
A. To lest the monkeys with colors.
B. To develop the receptors of humans
C. To prove everyone sees colors in a different way
D. To enable monkeys to find more colors.
35. Where does the text probably come from？
A. An art journal B. A film review. C. A business newspaper. D. A science magazine.
第二节 七选五（共5小题，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to get motivated（激励）？
You must think positively no matter how big a challenge is. If you think positively, you will feel better and will be able to overcome challenges in life. Furthermore, meet an optimistic person and you will notice how motivated he is towards life. Remember, positive thinking gives you motivation to achieve what you want. 36. ______.
One of the best ways to motivate oneself is to get inspired by others’ success. 37. ______. Instead, take inspiration from their success stories. This will make you motivated to get what you want. Moreover, you can also read books that are written by inspirational and successful personalities. There is as famous quote that reads, “A healthy body leads to a healthy mind.” 38. ______.
Therefore, it is important to exercise. Whether you are working out in the gym or going for a long walk, make sure that you include an exercise plan in your daily routine.
39. ______Therefore, it is important to break your routine and do something different.
Either you go on a vacation or learn a new skill, it is important to break the sameness in your daily life.
Human beings are extraordinary individuals who are able to complete the hardest tasks and achieve the impossible. It is important to get out of your comfort zone and try something different. 40. ______.
A. Do things that make you happy and find inspiration in everything you see possibly. B. On the other hand, negative thinking will only cause more depression in your life. C. Don’t be jealous（嫉妒的）of those who are successful around you. D. By doing so you will get motivated and your attitudes towards life will be positive. E. Keeping yourself motivated is not a difficult task. F. You might lose motivation by doing the same things over and over again. G. If your mind is healthy, you will think positively.
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
It was very late when I got out of the cinema. By the time the 41 ended, it was 1 a.m.
I walked to my ear which was 42 across the street. When I arrived, I noticed the doors were unlocked. I took a quick 43 round the car and to my great relief, everything was undamaged, except that my 44 was gone. After a further search, I had to 45 the fact that it was gone, but I considered myself incredibly 46 that nothing valuable was taken.
The next day I got a 47 voice mail from a man. He said he had walked his dog in the morning and 48 my lost briefcase with my name on it. I called him back 49 . He promised to 50 it. At first I asked him to send it, but then I reconsidered it. Though we were in the same city, I didn’t want to trouble him. I finally decided to go to collect it though it probably wouldn’t be 51 enough to go to a 52 house to pick something up.
I met the man and was greatly grateful to him. Words could not express my appreciation of this stranger’s kindness. I think that there’s so much 53 in the world and there are so many people who 54 their inner goodness through acts of kindness. It feels good to give kindness and it also feels nice to 55 others want to give.
41. A. movie B. interview C. meeting D. party
42. A. driven B. repaired C. bought D. parked
43. A. charge B. thought C. look D. chance
44. A. money B. watch C. briefcase D. cellphone
45. A. receive B. accept C. acquire D. measure
46. A. anxious B. satisfactory C. confident D. fortunate
47. A. familiar B. surprising C. worried D. loud
48. A. came across B. went through C. counted on D. took on
49. A. wrongly B. usually C. immediately D. hurriedly
50. A. borrow B. clean C. drop D. mail
51. A. wise B. honest C. proud D. active
52. A. neighbor’s B. friend’s C. stranger’s D. teacher’s
53. A. pressure B. goodness C. contribution D. doubt
54. A. search B. find C. respond D. show
55. A. force B. realize C. help D. challenge
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式.
You’re walking in the street and a thought occurs: “I should check my phone.” Then your eyes focus 56 the screen, even when you walk across the street.
Most of us do this kind of distracted walking in our daily life, 57 has become a 58 (grow) problem around the globe.
In fact, walking is not as easy as we think. We must concentrate on many things at the same time 59 (walk) safely in a straight line. When we’re busy using the phone, we walk slower, make poor decisions, 60 won’t notice what is going on around us. As a result, we may walk into walls, fall down stairs or 61 (hit) by cars.
Why do we take 62 risk？Scientists say it might be a form of addictive（上瘾的） 63 (behave). People are, by nature, information-seeking creatures. When we check our phones regularly, we are 64 (probable) looking for more information to make our brains feel satisfied.
Then how can we control our tech use？Experts recommend exercises in self-control. They say reducing access（得到）to the phone can be 65 (help). After all, safety comes first.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
“整形手术”（plastic surgery）这个词对大家来说并不陌生。现在越来越多的人为了追寻好看的外表而进行整形手术。你支持这种行为吗？请根据以下要点写一篇文章。
1. 简述你对整形手术的看法；
2. 说明你的理由。
注意: 1. 词数80左右；
2. 文中不可出现真实人名与校名。
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第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
An 80-year-old man was sitting on the sofa in his house with his 45-year-old highly educated son. Suddenly a crow（乌鸦）landed on their window.
The father asked his son, “What is this？” the son replied, “It is a crow.”
After a few minutes, the father asked his son for the second time, “What is this？”The son said, “Father, I have just now told you, it’s a crow！”
After a little while, the old father again asked his son for the third time, “What’s this？”
At this time, some expression of anger was felt in the son’s voice when he said to his father with a rebuff（生硬回绝）, “It’s a crow, a crow.” A little while later, the father again asked his son the fourth time, “What’s this？”
This time, the son shouted at his father, “Why do you keep asking me the same question again and again, although I have told you many times ‘IT IS A CROW’. Are you not able to understand this？”
A little while later, the father went to his room and came back with an old tattered（发皱的）diary, which he had kept since his son was born. On opening a page, he asked his son to read that page. When the son read it, the following words were written in the diary:
“Today my little son aged three was sitting with me on the sofa, when a crow was sitting on the window. My son asked me 23 times what it was, and I answered him all 23 times that it was a crow. I hugged（抱）him lovingly each time he asked me the same question. I didn’t at all feel angry but I rather felt love from my innocent（天真的）son.”
注意: 所续短文的词数为150左右
Paragraph 1: After reading the diary,
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Paragraph 2: Feeling ashamed, the son got down on his knees before his father.
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衡南县高一英语（A）期末考试试卷参考答案
第一部分 听力（满分30分）
1-5 ACBBA 6-10 BCCAB 11-15AACCB 16-20 ABBCA
第二部分 阅读理解（满分50分）
21-23 CAB 24-27 DCBD 28-31ACBD 32-35ABCD 36-40 BCGFD
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
41-45 ADCCB 46-50 DBACD 51-55 ACBDB
第二节（共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56. on 57. which 58 growing 59. to walk
60. and 61. be hit 62. the
63. behavior 64. probably 65. helpful
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节: 应用文写作（满分15分）
Plastic surgery is growing in popularity because it can help people improve their physical appearance. However, I think people should be cautious about plastic surgery, for its negative consequences can outweigh its benefits.
First, plastic surgery is expensive for ordinary people to afford. Additionally, plastic surgery can be dangerous, Some people suffer terrible pain and have serious health problems after surgery. Finally, people do not always get satisfactory results from plastic surgery. No one can make sure that the result of plastic surgery will turn out as expected.
For these reasons, people should turn to safer methods to improve their body image rather than have plastic surgery.
第二节: 读后续写（满分25分）
Paragraph 1: After reading the diary, the son’s eyes were filled with tears and he began to reflect on the days when he used to sit with his father. His father would patiently answer the same question 23 times without feeling angry while his father asked him the same question just four times！The son thought to himself: If I am this old, how will my son treat me？Will he think of me as a burden？
Will be shout at me because of my poor sight, poor hearing or poor understanding？
Paragraph 2:
Feeling ashamed, the son got down on his knees before his father. He made an apology to his father, begging his father to forgive him for his bad behavior. He said this aloud, “I’m sorry, Dad Never will I forget the days when you cared for me, showering your selfless love on me. Now, it’s my turn to look after you.” With tears in the eyes, they hugged each other tightly.
听力材料
Text 1
W: Look, the sky is almost dark！
M: Oh, the weather forecast is quite accurate. It said that it would rain heavily today.
W: Yes, the weather in summer is so changeable. It was still a sunny day yesterday.
Text 2
M: Jessie, how about having a picnic together this weekend？
W: I’d love to, but I have to finish my homework on Saturday and work part-time at the bakery on Sunday. We can do it next Sunday.
Test 3
M: Excuse me, I can’t find Jane Eyre. Could you help me？
W: Oh, sure. Let me check. . . Well, the last one was checked out an hour ago. You can borrow other books instead.
M: Well, what a pity！
Text 4
W: Hello, I’m sorry. I wonder if I could change our appointment on Saturday afternoon.
M: It’s OK. So when would it be convenient for you？
W: How about Sunday morning？
M: Alright, it doesn’t make any difference to me.
Text 5
W: Jack, what do you think of the new teacher？
M: I think he is very humorous. What about you, Nancy？
W: Oh, I think he is quite knowledgeable. However, Angelina doesn’t like his teaching method.
Test 6
M: Nancy！I haven’t seen you for ages. Where did you go？
W: Well, I went to New Zealand for a three-month job training.
M: Cool! You can take a good rest now.
W: Oh. I’m afraid not. I’ll lead my team to the US for a market research within a week.
M: Your schedule is so crowded!
Text 7
W: James, what did you get on Black Friday
M: Oh, I planned to buy a scarf and a pair of shoes. But I saw a 50% discount on a coat from my favorite brand. So, I spent all my budget on it.
W: That sounds like a real bargain! So how much did you spend at last
M: $500
W: Nice!
M: How about you, Vivian
W: Well, I didn’t buy anything. I’ll go to France for a holiday at the end of this month, so I can’t spend money on Black Friday.
M: No wonder you didn’t buy anything.
Text 8
W: Johnson, I heard that your college years in Australia are almost coming to an end. Are you going to stay and work there
M: Of course not. I’ll return to my motherland. But I will go to Britain and France for a graduation trip first.
W: Well, how do you like your school life
M: Quite colorful. What’s more, professors and classmates are very nice.
W: That’s so good. So what kind of company will you join after returning to your motherland
Will you go to a foreign company
M: I will join a company established by a friend of mine.
W: Well, it seems that you’ve got a plan. Good luck!
Text 9
M: Sophie, I just came back from Mount Tai. The scenery there is so beautiful!
W: Wow, William, it sounds like you enjoyed the trip. How long have you stayed there
M: Three days. One or two days is not enough, You know, climbing is hard work, and sometimes I need to rest.
W: Yeah. When did you start your trip
M: I took the train on the evening of June 5th and arrived there the next morning.
W: Did you come back on the evening of June 8th
M: No. On the morning of June 9th. A fellow traveler drove back to our city, and he gave me a free ride.
W: Wow, you’re so lucky. You saved some money this way.
M: I couldn’t agree more！
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M: I’m going to talk about an activity that I enjoy doing, and that’s fishing. Actually, I think someone said that fishing’s the most popular hobby in the world. So how do I get ready？Well, if you go fishing, first you have to get up early. Then you need to pack all your equipment and that includes, er, like a long, thin stick, a box to put the fish in and some little things that you need to attract the fish. Also, you need to take some warm clothes. And lastly, you need to take something to drink and maybe a sandwich because you can get hungry. There are lots of places where you can go fishing. Some people go to rivers or lakes, but I live near the beach, so I fish in a small boat. I wear a life jacket（救生衣）, because I usually boat out to sea alone-about a kilometer-so people can’t always see me. Sometimes it may be dangerous. However, fishing is really quite simple. You just sit and wait. I love it mainly because it’s so peaceful. Also, it’s very exciting when you catch something. All in all, it’s a wonderful activity-it’s like a sport, but you’re just competing with yourself or with the natural world.
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